FDA Adverse Event Death Summary report: N

CAPSUREFIX NOVUS

MDR report key: 2063521 · Received April 19, 2011

Report

Report Number
2649622-2011-07222
Event Type
Death
Date Received
April 19, 2011
Date of Event
March 22, 2011
Manufacturer
MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Product Code
DTB
PMA / PMN Number
P930039/S009
Removal / Correction Number
ASKU
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MS, US
Reporter Occupation
PATIENT FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. THE DEVICE IS PART OF THE ADVISORY FOR THIS MODEL.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED INDICATED THE PATIENT HAD BEEN HOSPITALIZED SIX WEEKS PRIOR TO DEATH DUE TO CHEST PAIN AND RECEIVING THERAPY. INTERROGATION REPORT INDICATES THE PATIENT HAD AN APPROPRIATE SHOCK FOR VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA. THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED AT THAT TIME WITH HOME HEALTH CARE. THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED REFLECTS ALL RELEVANT DATA RECEIVED. IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. THE DEVICE IS PART OF THE ADVISORY FOR THIS MODEL.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ASKU

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT'S FAMILY THAT THE PATIENT HAD PASSED AWAY AND THAT THE "DEFIBRILLATOR DIDN'T GO OFF." ALSO REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL "FOR FLUID ON" THE PATIENT. THE CAUSE OF DEATH HAS BEEN REQUESTED AND NOT RECEIVED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 CAPSUREFIX NOVUS IMPLANTABLE PACING LEAD DTB MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. 5076 ASKU

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 50 YR Death| H| L